Clarinda Community Theatre has chosen HONK! as this year’s summer musical. “HONK!” is a musical version of  Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” The musical was written by the British duo of Anthony Drewe and George Stiles, and incorporates a message of tolerance. Originating and widely known in the United Kingdom, “HONK!” was first given the title of “The Ugly Duckling or The Aesthetically Challenged Farmyard Fowl.” The show features all of the familiar farmyard characters, including Ugly, his mother and father Ida and Drake, and his duckling siblings, Billy, Beaky, Downy, and Fluff. However, the rest of the farm is also intrigued by this strange looking duckling, especially the villainous cat, who thinks Ugly looks absolutely delicious. Other barnyard friends include a bullfrog and many froglets, a turkey who is petrified that he won’t make it to Thanksgiving, an admiral goose and his squadron, and many more.   

Directing “HONK!” for CCT is John Olson of Shenandoah. Olson has directed numerous plays and musicals in southwest Iowa, his most recent undertakings being “Leaving Iowa” and “Godspell” at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak, “Red, White, and Tuna” and “The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at SWITG in Shenandoah, and “SNOOPY!!! The Musical” in Clarinda in the summer of 2010. Clarinda Community Theatre is thrilled to have him in charge of the summer musical again this year because of his incredible dedication and attention to detail. Performance dates for the summer musical are August 3, 4, and 5. Ticket information will be available closer to the performance.   

Auditions for “HONK!” will be Thursday and Friday, May 17 and 18 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Clarinda. Those who are unable to attend will be allowed to audition by appointment on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 AM to noon. Please bring a piece of music to sing. An accompanist will be provided. This will be a large cast with a need for many adults and children who are currently attending first grade and older. If you have any questions or are interested in making an appointment for Saturday, please call Julie Karns at (712)304-2054 or Carol Bellairs at (712)542-3077.

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